Request for Consultants to Interview Exchange Program Applicants   

Reports to: Program Officer

Location: Virtual

Job Type: Consultant 

Application Deadline: November 17, 2024

Compensation: $25 per hour

Overview

Eurasia Foundation (EF) is seeking consultants to support EF in interviewing exchange program participants applying for a study abroad experience in the United States. As a lead moderator, consultants will lead and moderate interview meetings, track time, and enter assessment on the review portal. Consultants will be expected to conduct around 40-45, 20-minute interviews via Zoom.                                                

All consultants will be provided with a set of clear guidelines and instructions well in advance of the interviews. Interviews are tentatively set to be held in January 2025. Interviews are held in two-hour slots each day, typically Monday to Friday from 8:00am/9:00am to 10:00am/11:00am EST. Depending on the consultant’s time zone, EF may have the ability to accommodate different time slots.  All interviews will be conducted in English. 

Essential Function 

• Act as a moderator for interviews – leading the interview team, keeping track of time, and ensuring all questions are asked of applicants in accordance with EF’s guidance;  
• Score applicants consistently using the program guidelines and provided platform; 

Education & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, international education, education, or a related field preferred. Open to recent graduates and undergraduate students in their senior year of study;
• Experience interacting with international students and/or experience studying abroad. Knowledge and understanding of Eurasian region preferred but not required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of Russian is preferred but not required and won’t be a determining criterion for selection
• Ability to fairly and objectively score applicants based on overall fit for the program.

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